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GOVERNANCE

Since 1978, the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation has served as the City’s economic driver, designing and implementing innovative solutions that catalyze investment, create jobs and advance the economy of the City of Detroit through public and private sector collaborations. The DEGC is Detroit’s one-stop shop for both emerging and expanding businesses, and is committed to inclusive economic development.

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The DEGC is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit economic development corporation governed by a Board of Directors consisting of civic leaders, corporate executives, government officials and other stakeholders. Detroit Economic Growth Association (DEGA) is a 501(c)(3) agency supporting DEGC’s economic development portfolio through receiving private contributions.

DEGA MEMBERS

Mikyia Aaron, Laborer’s Union 1191

April Anderson, Good Cakes and Bakes

Marvin Beatty, Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Hassan Beydoun, City of Detroit

John Blanchard, General Motors (retired)

Kofi Bonner, Bedrock

Mike Duggan, City of Detroit

Eva Garza Dewaelsche, SER Metro

Mohamad Hammoud, Bank of America

Kenneth L. Harris, National Business League

Dimitrius Hutcherson, First Independence Bank

George W. Jackson, Jr., (Emeritus)

Kevin Johnson, DEGC

Marshall Kleven, Fifth Third Bank

Eric Larson, Downtown Detroit Partnership

Conrad L. Mallett, Jr., City of Detroit (Chair)

Mike McLauchlan, Ilitch Holdings

Dave Meador, DTE Energy

Darrell Middleton, Blue Cross Blue Shield

Adelaide Pascaris, ITC Holdings

Andra Rush, Rush Group Family of Companies

Mary Sheffield, City of Detroit

Ned Staebler, Wayne State University

Ronald Stallworth, Stellantis

Tony Stovall, Hot Sam’s Detroit

Terence Thomas, Sr., Thomas Group Consulting

Tony Tomczak, DTE Energy

Gary Torgow, Huntington National Bank

Michael Tyson, Michael R. Tyson & Associates

Jim Vella, The Vella Group

Jacci Woods, Motor City Casino

Ex Officio Directors

Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit

Kevin Johnson, President and CEO

Mary Sheffield, President, Detroit City Council

Hassan Beydoun, City of Detroit Appointee

DEGC MEMBERS

Mikyia Aaron, Laborer’s Union 1191

April Anderson, Good Cakes and Bakes

Marvin Beatty, Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Hassan Beydoun, City of Detroit

John Blanchard, General Motors (retired)

David Blaszkiewicz, Invest Detroit

Kofi Bonner, Bedrock

Mike Duggan, City of Detroit

Eva Garza Dewaelsche, SER Metro

Mohamad Hammoud, Bank of America

Kenneth L. Harris, National Business League

Dimitrius Hutcherson, First Independence Bank

George W. Jackson, Jr. (Emeritus)

Kevin Johnson, DEGC

Marshall S. Kleven, Fifth Third Bank

Eric Larson, Downtown Detroit Partnership

Conrad L. Mallett, Jr., City of Detroit (Chair)

Mike McLauchlan, Ilitch Holdings

Dave Meador, DTE Energy

Darrell Middleton, Blue Cross Blue Shield

Adelaide Pascaris, ITC Holdings

Andra Rush, Rush Group Family of Companies

Mary Sheffield, City of Detroit

Ned Staebler, Wayne State University

Ronald Stallworth, Stellantis

Tony Stovall, Hot Sam’s Detroit

Terence Thomas, Sr., Thomas Group Consulting

Tony Tomczak, DTE Energy

Gary Torgow, Huntington National Bank

Michael Tyson, Michael R. Tyson & Associates

Jim Vella, The Vella Group

Jacci Woods, Motor City Casino

Ex Officio Directors

Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit

Kevin Johnson, President and CEO

Mary Sheffield, President, Detroit City Council

Hassan Beydoun, City of Detroit Appointee

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